In a dominant preseason outing on August 19th, the Force fans came out to see a commanding performance that sent a clear message to the rest of the league: this team is dialed in and ready for the long haul. Jeremy Ramirez’s squad didn’t just win; they controlled the game from the first whistle to the final play, besting the Sun 37-8 at home. This effort showcased both continuity and growth from what we saw in Week 1, giving the Stone Mountain community plenty of reasons for optimism.

The game’s momentum swung heavily in favor of the Force right out of the gate. Quarterback George Coulter was on fire, connecting on 22 of 33 attempts for 324 yards and four touchdowns. His opening drive set the tone with a 60-yard touchdown strike to Frank Whiting, who was impressive all day, racking up 122 receiving yards and adding two rushing touchdowns himself. Coulter’s connection to Jaylen Cross was another highlight, with a 41-yard scoring reception early in the first quarter further stretching the defense thin.

What’s encouraging is that the Force offense looked balanced and dynamic. Not only did Coulter show precision through the air, but the running game contributed heavily with 124 yards and four rushing touchdowns combined, including efforts from Steve Webster who, while not throwing on this day, dazzled with 115 rushing yards and chipped in 19 receiving yards. This multi-dimensional attack kept the Sun defense guessing and prevented them from settling on one way to stop the Force blitz.

The defense and special teams also played their part in building momentum and sealing the victory. While the Sun tried to respond, managing an early safety when Luis Thomas sacked Coulter in the end zone, turnovers went heavily in the Force’s favor — the defense notching three sacks and even recovering a fumble.

This defensive pressure, coordinated effectively by Ramirez’s staff, forced the Sun into uncomfortable positions, resulting in stalled drives and poor field position. The Force’s discipline was evident as well with just three penalties for 25 yards, showing the kind of focus necessary for sustained success.

Despite the Sun's efforts, led by Ismael Bennett’s 61 receiving yards and a rushing touchdown, and quarterback Gerald Goodwin’s 49 passing yards, they couldn’t handle the Force’s complete game approach. Their lone touchdown came late in the second quarter but failed to ignite a comeback. The Sun also missed a critical extra point which contributed to their inability to chip away at the deficit.

By halftime, it was clear the Force had the game well in hand, leading 14-8 after pounding the Sun with explosive plays and stout defensive stands. In the second half, Coulter added another touchdown pass to tight end Donald Gutierrez, and the reliable foot of kicker Donald Doubledoink ensured the scoreboard kept ticking with three made field goals on three attempts.

Looking at the bigger picture, this Week 2 performance reinforces the strong narrative of continuity and growth for the Force under Jeremy Ramirez’s leadership. The blend of experienced playmakers and young talent executing flawlessly bodes well for the regular season. Ramirez has clearly kept the locker room focused during this preseason stretch, addressing last year’s inconsistencies with poise and strategic adjustments.

The Force’s convincing victory is a reminder that preseason is about more than just wins and losses — it’s about setting the tone and building team identity. For the fans of Stone Mountain and broader Atlanta, this game was a powerful glimpse of a squad destined to be competitive and exciting all season long. As the Force continue their preseason journey, the pieces are falling into place, and the momentum they’ve generated here will be critical moving forward.